District Fast Facts
Mission: Inspire every student to think, learn, achieve, and care.
Vision: Engage, educate, and empower every student every day.
District Core Beliefs
- Every student matters
- Building relationships is the foundation of success
- We will meet the needs of all students
- Data will drive our decision-making
- Collaboration and teamwork are necessary for success
- All students can learn at high levels
Certified Enrollment:
- 2025: 4,995
- 2024: 5,125
- 2023: 5,114
- 2022: 5,067
- 2021: 4,872
- 2020: 4,784
- 2019: 4,763
- 2018: 4,655
Governance Board: 7 members elected
Schools:
Preschool
- Pickwick Early Childhood Center Program for ages 3 and 4
Elementary
- Pickwick Early Childhood Center – Junior K & K Instruction
- Douma Elementary – 1-2 Instruction
- Eisenhower Elementary – K-5 Instruction
- Fahrney Elementary – 3-5 Instruction
- Horace Mann Elementary – K-5 Instruction
- James Elementary – K-5 Instruction
- Wilson Elementary – K-5 Instruction
Middle School
- Liberty Intermediate – 6-7 Instruction
- Evans Junior High – 8-9 Instruction
High School
- Ottumwa High – 10-12 Instruction
- Gateway High – 9-12 Instruction
Staffing
- Administrative Staff Members: 26
- Teaching Staff: 370
- Support Staff: 358
Total staff = 754
Does not include substitutes, coaches, or PTYC staff
Annual Budget for 2026-27:
- School Year Revenues – $94,001,742